Network Communication Initiated To Portmap.IO Domain
Detects an executable accessing the portmap.io domain, which could be a sign of forbidden C2 traffic or data exfiltration by malicious actors
Detection logic
Detection requirements
- Platform
- ESXiLinuxmacOSNetwork DevicesWindows
The rule states no platform. This is derived from the 2 ATT&CK techniques it maps to.
- Log source product
- windows
- Log source category
- network_connection
Known benign triggers
- Legitimate use of portmap.io domains
MITRE ATT&CK mappings
0 exclusive techniques.This is coverage no other published rule has; it is not this rule's total technique count.
References
| Reference | Cited by |
|---|---|
| github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/issues/11337 | Only this detection cites it |
| portmap.io | Only this detection cites it |
| pro.twitter.com/JaromirHorejsi/status/1795001037746761892/photo/2 | Only this detection cites it |
From the source
- At source
- Open at source
- Upstream identifier
- 07837ab9-60e1-481f-a74d-c31fb496a94c
- Tagged by the source as
- attack.command-and-controlattack.exfiltration
Licence
- Published under
- Detection Rule License 1.1Read the licence
- Attribution
- Required
Authorship
- Written by
- Published
- Aug 26, 2026
- Version
- 1